A. Riffeser

Stuttgart Observatory, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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Armin Riffeser is a key figure in the development and operation of modern astronomical instrumentation at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, with his work centered on the Wendelstein Observatory in the Bavarian Alps. His primary research contributions lie in the design, calibration, and software control of advanced telescope systems. Riffeser was instrumental in the transformation of the observatory for a 2m-class, robotic telescope, leading extensive site evaluations and monitoring programs on atmospheric transmission, extinction, and seeing. His most impactful work, "The 64 Mpixel wide field imager for the Wendelstein 2m telescope: design and calibration" (27 citations), details the creation of a powerful wide-field camera that enabled the telescope’s science operations in 2013. He also authored the observatory’s control software, ensuring the telescope’s robotic functionality. Through these efforts, Riffeser has provided the astronomical community with a state-of-the-art facility, enabling high-precision imaging and survey science. His achievements underscore a career dedicated to bridging the gap between engineering and astrophysics, making advanced observational capabilities accessible for a wide range of research programs.